CVE-2017-16596 — MEDIUM (6.5)

Vulnerability Description

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on vulnerable installations of NetGain Systems Enterprise Manager 7.2.730 build 1034. Although authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability, the existing authentication mechanism can be bypassed. The specific flaw exists within the org.apache.jsp.u.jsp.designer.script_005fsamples_jsp servlet, which listens on TCP port 8081 by default. When parsing the type parameter, the process does not properly validate a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of Administrator. Was ZDI-CAN-5119.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netgain-Systems	Enterprise Manager	7.2.730

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-22 CWE-200

References

https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-961Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-961Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-16596?

CVE-2017-16596 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on vulnerable installations of NetGain Systems Enterprise Manager 7.2.730 build 1034. Although authentication is required t...

How severe is CVE-2017-16596?

CVE-2017-16596 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-16596?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Netgain-Systems Enterprise Manager.